How to add resources

Introduction

In this article, we’re going to show you how to add resources to your course.

Top tips before you begin

• You can add PDFs up to 10MB in size.
• You can add external links and PDF files to your elearning courses.
• Don’t forget that if you link to pages outside of your course, there’s a risk that your learners might get distracted and browse off onto the web!
• If your pdf file is larger than 10MB, you will need to convert it to a smaller file size.  There are free to use tools available online, if you search for 'pdf compressor'. Here are a couple of useful ones to try:
  
  • https://www.ilovepdf.com/compress_pdf  - offers a choice of different levels of compression
  • Adobe also has a good one, but you need to sign in (e.g. with a google, adobe or social media account) to download the compressed files.
    https://www.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html

Video

Watch the video to learn more:

Adding resources

To add resources:

1. From the bar that runs down the left of the side menu, click the Learner resources button.
2. From the side menu, click Resources.

Adding a new resource

To add a new resource:

3. Click the Add item button.

Entering a title for your resource

To enter a title for your resource:

4. Mouse over the text that says Enter your title here.

5. Click the button that appears.
6. Enter your title.

Entering an external link

To enter an external link:

7. Click in the field beneath the title.
8. Enter your web link being sure to include the http:// or https:// at the beginning!

Attaching a PDF

To attach a PDF:

9. Click the Select a file button.

10. Click the button in the top-right.

11. Once the file has uploaded, select it and then click .

Adding a description

To add a description:

12. Click in the bottom field.
13. Enter your description.

Adding more resources

To add more resources:

14. Click the Add item button.
15. Repeat steps 4 – 13.

How your learners interact with it

To access the course information, your learners:

16. Click the course menu.
17. Click Resources.